March 1, 2024 | By Diana Morton
Forum Theatre, at the Wilke Center, 1st United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway. The Full Monty. Inspired by the Chippendale Dancers, six unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, N.Y., set out to make some quick cash by showing off their “real man” bodies. Ten-time Tony nominee. 8 pm Thu-Sat, 2 pm Sun, now-Mar 10. Tickets $23-$25. 316-618-0444 […]
| By Diana Breit Wolfe
I was surprised when a stranger reading The Active Age saved me $300 at a car repair place. Here’s what happened: Last August I noticed fluid on my garage floor. My stepson, David, who knows cars, couldn’t find a leak. Neither could the guy who changed the oil and checked fluid levels. So, I drove […]
February 27, 2024 | By Joe Stumpe
As lovers of all things old, Larry and Cathy Mong were thrilled with the home they bought for $50,000 in Wichita 23 years ago: a 1906 Victorian in south central Wichita, less than a mile from the heart of downtown. The neighborhood was a little rough, but the Mongs had seen similar neighborhoods in the […]
February 22, 2024 | By The Active Age
Property valuations in Sedgwick County are higher than years past due to several factors, appraiser Mark Clark said in a news release. Clark cited a strong real estate market and sales ratio compliance requirements. His office will mail out valuations for real property with a change in value or classification on March 1. “My […]
February 20, 2024 | By Ainsley Smyth KLC Journal
Are you struggling to find quality affordable housing? Interested in becoming a homeowner? Concerned about homelessness? In hopes of inviting the public to share their stories, opinions and questions about affordable housing, the Wichita Journalism Collaborative will host a community listening session later this month. The event will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. at the […]
February 7, 2024 | By The Active Age
The Wichita Public Library is presenting a series of programs this month to highlight Black History Month. The free programs take place form 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St. The schedule includes: · February 8: The Wichita African American Business History Project · February 15: African American Journalism · February 22: Black Aviators […]
February 1, 2024 | By Joe Stumpe
For years, Denise Johnston’s life followed a familiar pattern. Come spring, she and her husband, Rusty, would start preparing for women’s senior softball tournaments. A roster would be assembled, practices held and the team would travel to tournaments from California to Florida. Denise played and Rusty coached. Their team was known as the P’Nut Batters, […]
| By Amy Geiszler-Jones
Susan, a retired nurse in her 60s, is tired of being what she calls “a bandit” whenever she crosses into Kansas carrying what the state classifies as cannabis contraband. But the gummies have been the only thing that has helped her get nighttime relief from the rheumatoid arthritis she’s lived with for the past 30 […]
| By David Kamerer
You’re at a restaurant and have just been seated. But there are no menus in sight. Instead, there’s a square graphic somewhere on the table with black and white dots. It’s a QR code, short for Quick Response code. Invented in the 1990s, these codes proliferated during COVID when we decided to minimize touching physical […]
| By The Active Age
It’s a festival for fawning over fetching felines for sure, but the Wichita Cat Fancy Show is something more, too. Every year, organizer Mary Beth Wegele notices the crowd around the Friends of Felines’ booth. The Friends are dedicated to helping the area’s population of feral and abandoned cats, which according to some sources is […]
| By Joe Stumpe
It’s hard for Vietnamese food to stand out in Wichita because: 1.There’s so much of it. 2.Virtually all of it is so good. Nevertheless, the annual Vietnamese New Year’s dinner at St. Anthony Catholic Church manages the feat thanks to scores of parishioners who combine their culinary skills for a unique event. From noon to […]
| By The Active Age
A Wichita Granny Basketball team was in the international sports spotlight last month thanks to a little improvisation by one of its members. The ICT AeroBelles were playing an exhibition game during halftime of the Jan. 5 Wichita State Shockers game at Koch Arena when AeroBelle Carolyn Hatfield “flopped” — a basketball term for trying […]
| By The Active Age
Oil Museum weather re-dos EL DORADO — Two events originally scheduled for January at the Kansas Oil Museum have been delayed until this month because of weather. The museum’s annual Family Fun Day will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 3. It’s free for members and $1 for non-members. The museum’s Volunteer […]
| By Nancy Wheeler
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Correctly answer this quiz and The Active Age will enter you in a drawing for chocolate donated by The Spice Merchant. To enter, email the answers to joe@theactiveage.com (please put “February quiz” in subject line) or mail to: The Active Age, 125 S. West St., Suite 105, Wichita, KS, 67213. […]
| By Ted Blankenship
If you’ve watched an old movie recently, you’ve seen men wearing hats. And I don’t mean a cap with the bill pointed backward, but a fedora. Don’t know what a fedora is? Then you aren’t an old codger. A fedora is a felt hat with a wide brim, indented crown and ribbon above the brim. […]
| By Ted Ayres
Since 1993, I have been keeping (and sharing with friends and family) a yearly list of the books read during the previous 365 days. Last year, I read 157 books, an all-time high for me (my previous high total was 141). I enjoyed some favorite authors such as David Baldacci, C.J. Box, Scott Turow, Michael Connelly, […]
| By Diana Morton
Forum Theatre, at the Wilke Center, 1st United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway. The Full Monty, Unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, N.Y., decide to make some quick cash by imitating the Chippendale Dancers. 8 pm Thu-Sat, 2 pm Sun, Feb 22-Mar 10. Tickets $23-$25. Opening night ticket $18. 316-618-0444 Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain. Arsenic […]
| By Al Higdon
As a regular monthly reader of The Active Age for many years now, I’ve noticed the quality of articles and its overall content unquestionably getting better and better. Perhaps, like me, each issue you’ve found yourself gravitating to your favorite author(s) and first seeing what he or she has to say that month. Consistently producing […]
| By Jim Miller
How to Close Social Media Accounts of a Deceased Loved One Essential Topics You Need to Discuss with Your Aging Parents Are You at Risk of Developing Glaucoma? What You Need to Know About Medicare Spouse Coverage How to Fight Back Against Age Discrimination How to Close Social Media Accounts of a Deceased Loved […]
| By Monica Cissell
Sleep is as essential to good health as diet and exercise. Lack of sleep can raise the risk of disease and disorders and can impact cognitive functioning. But experiencing good sleep can become more difficult as we age. Understanding the importance of sleep and learning tips for better sleep may help you stay healthier and […]
January 30, 2024 | By The Active Age
The Active Age is looking for a pickleball team to represent us at Picklepalooza, to be held at Chicken N’ Pickle on Friday, June 21. (Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly gave the date as June 12). The event, which annually raises money for Senior Services, Inc. and the Alzheimer’s Association, allows […]
| By Amy Geiszler-Jones
Susan, a retired nurse in her 60s, is tired of being what she calls “a bandit” whenever she crosses into Kansas carrying what the state classifies as cannabis contraband. But the gummies have been the only thing that has helped her get nighttime relief from the rheumatoid arthritis she’s lived with for the past 30 […]
| By The Active Age
Kansas Tourism this week released seven videos replete with gorgeous footage of the state to hype its 2024 marketing campaign. Click below to see them. The marketing campaign is built around the idea that traditional vacationing — a concept that became popular among Americans in the 1860s — is often stressful and expensive rather than […]
January 28, 2024 | By Blaise Mesa/Wichita Beacon
A Republican-led Kansas tax plan that would bring $1.6 billion in tax cuts over three years was vetoed by the state’s Democratic governor on Friday. Now, the Legislature and governor prepare for a bitter fight over taxes that makes it unclear whether Kansans will get a tax break — or what form it might take. […]
January 23, 2024 | By The Active Age
The Wichita Foundation has committed $1 million for Exploration Place’s new riverfront amphitheater, scheduled to open in fall 2024, according to a news release. The Wichita Foundation Amphitheater is being designed to showcase the nightly Ring of Fire show at the Keeper of the Plains sculpture. It will also provide a venue for live performances, […]